We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Professional to join our International Business Division at Vadilal Industries Ltd.
Position Title:Legal
Department: International Business
Location: Corporate Office,Ahmedabad, India
Reporting: CEO
Overview of the Position:
The Legal person will play a crucial role in managing the legal functions for the International Business Division. This role demands collaboration with different internal departments and subsidiaries, attorneys, ensuring compliance, managing business transactions, and maintaining a strategic approach to legal issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process Review & Risk Mitigation: Review current processes, identify potential risk areas, discuss with management, and implement strategies to mitigate risks.
- Corporate Records Management: Oversee the maintenance of corporate records, insurance policies, and company agreements.
- Legal Research & Analysis: Analyze and summarize legal materials, such as articles, laws, and judicial decisions.
- Legal Document Preparation & Review: Prepare, review, and negotiate confidentiality agreements and other legal documents.
- Policy Development & Implementation: Contribute to the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures.
- Collaboration with International Legal Teams: Work with the legal teams in the USA and the Group's central legal team for various group and subsidiary level needs.
- Contractual Review & Enhancement: Proactively review old brand agreements, agency agreements (like advertising agencies, IT consultants, etc.), provide feedback, analysis, and suggest improvements to strengthen them in favor of the company.
- Lease Management: Oversee lease deeds of ice cream parlor establishments, warehousing, manufacturing facilities etc.
- Procurement Support: Assist the procurement teams with executing buying agreements.
- Legal Drafting & Transaction Support: Assist with transaction closings, corporate record-keeping, and legal drafting.
- Project Management: Manage and complete special projects and assignments as required.
- Legal Support & Escalation Handling: Anticipate and respond to legal support needs and address legal issues or escalations promptly.
- Trial Preparation & Support: Assist legal teams in trial preparation through research, investigations, and fact-finding.
Required Qualification/ Experience/Skills:
- Educational Background: Law degree with a minimum of 10-15 years of experience in a corporate legal setting.
- Preference will be given to candidates with exposure to International Business, particularly with experience related to the U.S. market.
- Adaptability & Multitasking: Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environments and balance competing demands.
- Independent Working & Decision Making: Strong independent working capabilities and effective decision-making skills.
- Legal Analysis: Proficient in understanding complex legal concepts and driving logical conclusions, especially with consumer goods companies.
- Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders.
- Specialized Legal Expertise: Experienced in handling arbitration disputes, international trade disputes, and corporate compliance.
- Flexibility & Availability: Highly skilled in multitasking, with the flexibility to work overtime and on-call as needed.
- Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying and addressing legal issues or escalations promptly.
Interested candidates can send their resume to [Confidential Information]
